striped

adjective

ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
: having stripes or streaks

Examples of striped in a Sentence

the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal
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Reeves paired a striped brown suit with a black tie. Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 Limited to just 500 pairs, the clog featured a black waterproof leather upper embossed with CDGH’s logo and a blue and white striped lining displaying co-branding detailing on the insole. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025 Take the hockey mask-wearing Jason, or Freddy Krueger in his striped Christmas sweater and knives-for-fingers. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 The rounded backs and classic striped upholstery make this dining chair duo a great option for your coastal oasis. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for striped

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of striped was in 1567

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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striped. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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striped

adjective
ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
: having stripes or streaks

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